As the 2023-24 college basketball season started, it was all but assumed that Bronny James – the eldest son of NBA megastar LeBron James – would spend one, obligatory season at USC, declare for the NBA Draft, and join his dad in some pro locale, wherever that may be. 

That appears to be the plan, especially after Bronny was medically cleared by the NBA to play in the pros following a mid-season health scare at USC. 

Bronny did not have a very impactful freshman year with the Trojans, but that isn't going to stop him from joining the pro ranks. 

Bookies.com veteran oddsmaker Adam Thompson has now updated his NBA futures odds as to where Bronny suits up for 2024-25. 

Bronny James 2024-25 Team Odds

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For a while now, LeBron James has been open and honest about his desire to someday play alongside his son in the NBA. 

It was always presumed Bronny at USC would be a one-season thing, before entering the 2024 NBA Draft. There was little coincidence that LeBron James owned a player option for the 2024-25 season. By forgoing the option, LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent – and join Bronny, with whichever team drafts his son. 

But with sky-high expectations, the Trojans finished 15-18 overall, 8-12 in the Pac-12, with a humbling 70-49 loss to Arizona to end their season. 

Bronny started only six games, averaging 4.8 points on 36.6% shooting, 2.8 rebounds, and a nearly 1/1 assist-to-turnover ratio. USC coach Andy Enfield took a buyout to become the new coach at SMU. 

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It sounds like Bronny could use a fresh start, and it won't be in the transfer portal, but the NBA. 

One year ago, Bronny was considered a fringe NBA lottery selection. Now it's a question of whether he gets selected at the NBA Draft at all. Certainly, his production doesn't scream "NBA prospect." But when your dad is LeBron, that opens doors - especially if LeBron says he wants to play with his kid. 

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LeBron will be in his age 40 season when Bronny enters the NBA. Even in his advanced-for-NBA age, James averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. Most teams would do whatever it takes to add someone of LeBron's caliber – especially if money isn’t a sticking point.

It seemed like a formality LeBron would simply re-sign with the Lakers, either on a new deal or to play out his current one. But after a first-round flameout, perhaps the King is more open to the idea of a new home to wind down a Hall of Fame career. 

The Lakers have reportedly told LeBron they'll consider drafting Bronny. The NBA Draft is June 26-27. LeBron has until June 29 to decide whether to exercise his player option. 

If LeBron is serious about playing for peanuts to suit up with Bronny, salary cap issues won't be a concern for most teams. There are only teams with enough projected practical cap space to pay LeBron what he's earning right now ($52.5M): the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers. The Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, and San Antonio Spurs aren't far off. 

If we're being honest, however, expect politics and behind-the-scenes dealing to get some teams to move on. The James crew could pull an Eli Manning and flat out refuse to play for certain teams, forcing them to shy away at the draft. That could get them to a more-preferred destination such as either L.A. team or Cleveland, where LeBron started his NBA career and is near his hometown of Akron. 

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